Proponents of modular homes have long maintained that the building system produces structures
that are far stronger than site-built structures. For example,
the modular sections are well built to withstand the stresses
of highway travel, containing up to 30% more building materials
than a comparable site-built home. Drywall is often both glued
and screwed to wall studs and triple headers are used over
window openings and around stairwells to withstand the stress
of transportation and being lifted by a crane.

"Overall, relatively minimal structural
damage was noted in modular housing developments. The module-to-module
combination of units appears to have provided an inherently
rigid system that performed much better than conventional
residential framing. This was evident in both the transverse
and longitudinal directions of the modular buildings,"
claims the report.

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